The Wizard/Traveller In Time/Easy Livin'/Poet's Justice/Circle Of Hands/Rainbow Demon/All My Life/Paradise-The Spell
Demons & Wizards continued the creative streak of the progressive band Uriah Heep, inexplicably denigrated by some music critics of the time. The first two comments make the valid point that the tracks on many albums of this period contained songs with a distinct individuality. (US:23 UK:20)
“When so much music sounds so alike, it's refreshing to go back to a time and find an album where the tracks all sound different. There's a trademark sound going on, mainly thanks to the big organ, which is almost cathedral-like at times, but all instruments can be clearly heard in the mix along with some great harmonies.”
“I firmly believe that this is the ultimate Uriah Heep album. The songs are all great, highly memorable, very melodic and each sounds unique from one to the next. It is awesome when you dig out a 70s rock album, listen to it and every song sounds different. A lot of rock bands back then sounded different from each other, which you certainly can't really say about bands now.”
“David Byron is at his peak as a vocalist here and his smooth and powerful voice is a treat on every song. Ken Hensley's amazing organ playing overpowers everything in its path and Mick Box's guitar leads are just outstanding. And the songwriting is amazing. This was one of the first albums themed around magic, sorcery, and ancient British legends.”
“The album took me to the playground of the wizards and sages of old. The beautiful acoustic guitar work on the title cut still sends shivers through my spine. The depth of the music transcends the shallowness of today's music. It has the ability to not only place you on a magic carpet ride, but guide you along safely.”
“Somewhat more firmly metal-oriented than previous albums, but still mainly existing in the sphere of progressive rock, Demons & Wizards combines often-goofy lyrics with dynamic, emotionally powerful music that can't help but raise a grin despite the cheesiness on display. Many of the lyrics would be laughable were it not for the complete sincerity and overwhelming force of their delivery, whilst the musical ideas are the strongest and most diverse the band had attained to date, This is how Uriah Heep should be remembered; with heavy organ and songs about wizards.”
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